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Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina ‘convicted criminal’, says extradition request sent to India

Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina ‘convicted criminal’, says extradition request sent to India

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Bangladesh’s Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a “convicted criminal” and said Dhaka has formally requested her repatriation from India under the India‑Bangladesh extradition treaty, adding that the request will be pursued through due legal process. The Indian government has confirmed that it has received Bangladesh’s extradition requests concerning Ms Hasina, but it has not yet announced any decision on whether to hand her over.

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  • left · 4 outlets

    Bangladesh Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman called ousted PM Sheikh Hasina a convicted criminal and confirmed an extradition request has been sent to India under bilateral treaty terms.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 1 outlet

    DHAKA: Bangladesh's Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a "convicted criminal" and said Dhaka has requested India to extradite her, according to local media reports. Responding to questions from journalists after inaugurating a training workshop in…

    — DT Next

  • right · 1 outlet

    Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said Dhaka has formally requested Hasina’s repatriation under the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty and will follow due legal process.

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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Indian govt previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition requests for Ms. Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her over

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  3. DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group

    Bangladesh law minister calls Hasina 'convicted criminal', says extradition request sent to India

    DHAKA: Bangladesh's Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a "convicted criminal" and said Dhaka has requested India to extradite her, according to local media reports. Responding to questions from journalists after inaugurating a training workshop in…

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  6. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

    Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina ‘convicted criminal’, says extradition request sent to India

    Indian govt previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition requests for Ms. Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her over

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